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Introduction to Medical Device Management

Module information

Module details

Title
Introduction to Medical Device Management
Type
Rotation
Module code
S-CC-R2
Credits
10
Phase
1
Requirement
Compulsory

Aim of this module

This module will introduce trainees to the principles and practices of managing medical devices, including the device lifecycle, management of quality and risk, and the multidisciplinary team supporting the use of medical devices.

Work-based content

Training activities

# Learning outcome Training activity Type Action
# 1 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Attend a Medical Device Management Committee meeting and reflect on the meeting

 Type OTA Action View
# 2 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Shadow a senior member of staff using project management methodology to manage change and reflect on the process applied and their role

 Type OTA Action View
# 3 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Observe decontamination procedures for medical devices and reflect on the process

 Type OTA Action View
# 4 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Follow the procurement pathway through the acquisition of a piece of equipment from statement of need to use on the unit and reflect on the journey

 Type OTA Action View
# 5 Learning outcome 1,3,4,6 Training activities

Explore technological advances in research and development in the industry and reflect on the relevance to clinical practice

 Type OTA Action View
# 6 Learning outcome 1,3,5,6 Training activities

Review the impact of risk management in the management of medical devices and reflect on how this guides practice

 Type OTA Action View
# 7 Learning outcome 1,3,5,6 Training activities

Review the impact of quality management systems in the management of medical devices and reflect on how this guides practice

 Type OTA Action View
# 8 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Shadow a member of the multidisciplinary team responsible for management of clinical systems and reflect on their role

 Type OTA Action View
# 9 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Observe the use of clinical information systems in the management of information and reflect on the process

 Type OTA Action View
# 10 Learning outcome 1,2,3,6 Training activities

Shadow a medical engineer completing service or repair of a medical device and reflect on their role and the process

 Type OTA Action View

Assessments

Complete 1 Case-Based Discussion

Complete 1 DOPS or OCE

Direct Observation of Practical Skills Titles

  • Apply appropriate infection control procedures for the specialty.
  • Investigate an incident.
  • Follow up on an alert from a governing body.

Observed Communication Event Titles

  • Gather a patient’s history that is relevant to the specialty from a patient, patient representative, or another member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Present a patient history relevant to the specialty to a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Discuss the life cycle of a medical device.

Learning outcomes

# Learning outcome
1

Explore the contribution of medical device management to patient care.
2

Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team involved in the management of medical devices.
3

Describe the working practices of medical device management.
4

Examine the impact of innovation on medical device management.
5

Review the effect of legislation on medical device management.
6

Compare and contrast the management of medical devices with other specialties.

Clinical experiences

Activities

Information:

There is no clinical experiential learning associated with this module.

Academic content (MSc in Clinical Science)

Important information

The academic parts of this module will be detailed and communicated to you by your university. Please contact them if you have questions regarding this module and its assessments. The module titles in your MSc may not be exactly identical to the work-based modules shown in the e-portfolio. Your modules will be aligned, however, to ensure that your academic and work-based learning are complimentary.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module the trainee will be able to

  1. Explain the lifecycle of a medical device including the multidisciplinary team approach and the systems used in medical device management.
  2. Critically appraise the principles of project and risk management related to medical devices.
  3. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the principles of decontamination and safety using medical devices.
  4. Critically evaluate the impact of research and development related to medical devices.

Indicative content

  • The lifecycle of a medical device, including the multidisciplinary team approach.
  • Systems used in medical device management.
  • Project management related to medical devices.
  • Risk management related to medical devices.
  • Decontamination techniques and safety guidelines using medical devices.
  • Research and development/innovation related to medical devices.

Module assigned to

Specialties

Specialty code Specialty title Action
Specialty code SPS1-5-22 Specialty title Critical Care Science [2022] Action View
Specialty code SPS1-5-23 Specialty title Critical Care Science [2023] Action View
Specialty code SPS1-5-24 Specialty title Critical Care Science [2024] Action View
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